News for WVU Potomac State College

Prison is not a place any college student ever wants to or should be.

October has been designated as Domestic Violence Awareness Month, a national campaign first declared by Congress in 1989 to mourn victims, support survivors, and end relationship abuse.

In the coming weeks, PSC will host the 2026 Homecoming, and this year we have several celebrations, recognitions, and fun activities you don’t want to miss. Each day of Homecoming Weekend offers a chance to reconnect with memories from your time at Potomac State College.  

Homecoming officially kicks off Thursday, October 1, with our Business After Hours, co-hosted with the Mineral County Chamber of Commerce. Businesses looking to connect with PSC students and learn about our new Learn & Earn paid internships should RSVP for a table.  

WVU Potomac State College is proud to announce that Colton “C.J.” Reckline has been named the September 2026 recipient of the Catamounts Climb Higher Award.

The month of September is Suicide Awareness Month, a month to be more cognizant of the signs and symptoms that could lead to self-harm and even a month to honor the memories of those lost to suicide.

Make the most of your time at college by showing up and getting involved. Stay on campus after your last class ends. Don’t sit in your car between classes. Don’t hide in a corner of the library while you study.

Finding a student activity and a hobby to do with others on campus can make a difference between a great college experience and one that could be more challenging or even frustrating.

With successful associate degrees in areas such as agriculture and nursing, WVU Potomac State College has long enjoyed a rich history and healthy reputation for placing students in careers during and right after their college education is complete. Now, some PSC students will be able to kickstart their careers and earn money and college credits while simultaneously learning valuable skills, training, networking, and getting a head start in an ever-changing and competitive job market.

Through the Learn & Earn program, regional employers are able to develop their workforce as they partner to mentor and train students from colleges throughout West Virginia, including Potomac State College.

WVU Potomac State College basketball coach Brady Folk thought he had his fair share of strange and even odd requests from potential players and students he hoped to recruit to campus. He had had his fill of questions, concerns, and comments about the campus in Keyser. He had answered inquiries about the environment, student life, activities, bus tours, accommodations, the chances of active court time, and even the playing conditions of the gym itself. But when he talked to a young man from Port Charlotte, FL, the coach was asked something that had never reached his ears before.

When Homecoming celebrations kick off during the first weekend of October, those in attendance will have a new choice for seeing parts of the campus from a different point of view. And it’s a mode of transportation that was very much in vogue when WVU Potomac State College was founded 125 years ago.

For 81 years, the J. Edward Kelley Award has had a rich tradition of awarding outstanding athletes and inspiring young and future leaders at Keyser High School. Now, WVU Potomac State College is offering finalists of the Kelley Award a “bonus” to that community scholarship, to assist students who want to branch out on their own but still feel close to home.